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Jackson Hill

Jackson Hill

Neighborhood in Albany, Oregon

Linn County 97322

$344,489 Average Value
$284 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Railroad neighborhood with bike trails and a shopping mall

Next to an outlet center encased by a retail district, Jackson Hill is a rustic bike-friendly neighborhood a mile south of downtown Albany. The Albany-Lebanon Railroad ran lumber from San Francisco to Portland in the 1800s. While Albany is no longer a capital for the timber industry, locomotives still trundle through Jackson Hill to this day. On the edge of Jackson Hill, stonemasons built historic Albany Station as the country’s westernmost Amtrak depot. “Albany was built around the railroad,” says Stephanie Spann, a real estate broker with Cadwell Realty Group-Corvallis. “There’s still a historic station with an Amtrak that goes through it.”

Jackson Hill locals and visitors often use the rail as a way to connect the rest of Oregon.
Jackson Hill locals and visitors often use the rail as a way to connect the rest of Oregon.
When the weather is rough, Jackson Hill locals head over to the indoor Heritage Mall.
When the weather is rough, Jackson Hill locals head over to the indoor Heritage Mall.
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Taking the Amtrak or Interstate 5

Albany is a hub for transportation as a smaller city on Interstate 5, a highway that stretches the entire length of the West Coast. The Albany Transit System (ATS) Makes three stops on Jackson and Marion Street. Albany’s neighboring city, Corvallis, is the home of Oregon State University, a prestigious institution for engineering and agriculture, 11 miles west on Highway 20. Eugene is 45 miles south, and Salem is 25 miles north on I-5. The Portland International Airport is about 80 miles north.

Jackson Hill resident enjoy easy access to Amtrak rail in Ablany, Oregon.
Jackson Hill resident enjoy easy access to Amtrak rail in Ablany, Oregon.
Freeway Lakes Park in Albany was named after the 5 Freeway.
Freeway Lakes Park in Albany was named after the 5 Freeway.
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The Heritage Mall surrounded by a retail district

Jackson Hill has a commerce area on 9th Avenue, including the Heritage Mall, within walking distance of Geary Street and less than a mile from Kinder Park. The Heritage Mall features name-brand stores and boutiques like Famous Footwear, Old Navy and Target. The mall area encompasses local attractions like Regal Albany, a movie theater with checkered floors and stadium seating. Restaurants and supermarkets also surround this section of 14th Avenue. The Depot serves fried fish and seafood in a nautical-themed log cabin with stained-glass windows and model airplanes hanging from the ceiling. La Roca is a Mexican restaurant serving tableside guacamole in a colorful seating area with natural light. For groceries, Safeway and Fred Meyer are about a mile east.

Heritage Mall is a great place to go shopping in the Jackson Hill area.
Heritage Mall is a great place to go shopping in the Jackson Hill area.
Jackson Hill locals enjoy arcade games at Heritage Mall in Albany, Oregon.
Jackson Hill locals enjoy arcade games at Heritage Mall in Albany, Oregon.
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Ranch-style homes on gridded streets and manufactured homes

Ranch-style homes are tightly packed on small lots in Jackson Hill. Occasional contemporary and Craftsman houses dot the gridded streets, while manufactured homes are grouped in 55-plus communities near Geary Street, like Periwinkle Mobile Park. Single-family homes range from $250,000 to $550,000. Manufactured home prices fall between $30,000 and $300,000, while a three-bedroom ranch-style home can be listed from $300,000 to $500,000.

Jackson Hill is known locally for its tree lined streets and peaceful parks.
Jackson Hill is known locally for its tree lined streets and peaceful parks.
Jackson Hill is a great place to start a family in one of the ranch homes with large yards.
Jackson Hill is a great place to start a family in one of the ranch homes with large yards.
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Bike down Periwinkle Creek to Kinder Park

The Boys & Girls Club of Albany is a community staple with various indoor sports facilities with courts for sports like volleyball, basketball and pickleball. From this building, the Periwinkle Creek Bike Path stretches south for 2 miles on a paved trail through town, connecting several community green spaces. Kinder Park is one of Jackson Hill’s most significant landmarks, with a colorful playground and a baseball field on Oak Street. Just north of Pacific Boulevard, the COOL! Pool has a small waterpark with a splash pad playground, a lazy river and a spiral staircase up to a winding waterslide.

Many in Jackson Hill enjoy riding their bike to the downtown Albany area.
Many in Jackson Hill enjoy riding their bike to the downtown Albany area.
Jackson Hill locals never get tired of the parks and bike trails throughout Albany, Oregon.
Jackson Hill locals never get tired of the parks and bike trails throughout Albany, Oregon.
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Industrial education and agriculture at South Albany High School

The Greater Albany Public School District serves over 9,000 students and is ranked in the Top 40 best school districts in Oregon, according to Niche. Sunrise Elementary School receives a C overall grade from Niche. Built in 1949, the school has a Focus Room Program, which provides a space for students to study with trained coaches and tutors. North Albany Middle School earns a B and has electives like career exploration, culinary science or marine studies. South Albany High School earns a C-plus and offers students extracurricular courses like auto mechanic training, industrial education or greenhouse agriculture.

South Albany High School serves grades 9-12 in Albany, Oregon.
South Albany High School serves grades 9-12 in Albany, Oregon.
South Albany High School in Oregon suffered a great fire in 2015.
South Albany High School in Oregon suffered a great fire in 2015.
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Camp Albany for summer getaways

The Albany Farmers Market is the oldest open-air market in Oregon, with fresh produce on Saturday mornings at the Linn County Courthouse. Kids explore STEM subjects with hands-on activities at the summer getaway, Camp Albany. Hot air balloons and art vendors soar at the Northwest Art and Air Festival at Timber Linn Park in August.

Residents and visitors love to explore the Periwinkle Creek Bike Path in Albany, Oregon.
Residents and visitors love to explore the Periwinkle Creek Bike Path in Albany, Oregon.
Jackson Hill residents are proud of the beautiful Willamette River.
Jackson Hill residents are proud of the beautiful Willamette River.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Jackson Hill US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$345,000
Median Single Family Price
$342,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$284
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Months of Supply
0.60
Median List Price
$355,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
554
Median Year Built
1956
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,184
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,177
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,812
Median Age
36
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$46,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,101

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
13.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

68 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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